Enrollment
604
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Round Rock, TX
C D Fulkes Middle
Federal NCES profile for C D Fulkes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483808004255
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C D Fulkes Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 8
- middle schools in Round Rock · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
C D Fulkes Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C D Fulkes Middle ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Round Rock, TX.
School address
District: Round Rock Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483808004255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C D Fulkes Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at C D Fulkes Middle
C D Fulkes Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Round Rock, Texas, enrolling 604 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, C D Fulkes Middle is leaner than roughly 88% of Texas schools and 29% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.1% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 604 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,614 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #568.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Round Rock Isd spends $10,505 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 124 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 604 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students) and Westwood H S (2,858 students) alongside C D Fulkes Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C D Fulkes Middle compares
C D Fulkes Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,505
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.1%
African American 17.2%
White 10.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, C D Fulkes Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Round Rock Isd, which includes C D Fulkes Middle.
$10,505
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.3%
State 9.0%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How C D Fulkes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C D Fulkes Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~604 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about C D Fulkes Middle
How many students attend C D Fulkes Middle?
C D Fulkes Middle has 604 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Round Rock, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C D Fulkes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at C D Fulkes Middle is 10.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C D Fulkes Middle?
62.1% of students at C D Fulkes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C D Fulkes Middle?
The largest demographic group at C D Fulkes Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Round Rock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C D Fulkes Middle?
C D Fulkes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C D Fulkes Middle rank among middle schools in Round Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, C D Fulkes Middle ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Round Rock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Round Rock on the city page.
Is C D Fulkes Middle a good school?
C D Fulkes Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Round Rock Isd?
Besides C D Fulkes Middle, Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students), Westwood H S (2,858 students), and Cedar Ridge H S (2,713 students). See the Round Rock Isd district page for the complete list.
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